Africa Exhibition Forum 2026

Two-day forum for exhibition organisers, venue operators, service providers and convention bureaus on growing Africa's trade show industry.

Africa Exhibition Forum 2026, 4–5 December 2026
Dates 4–5 December 2026
Venue Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi
Type Forum
Sector Tourism, hospitality and events
Organiser Exhibit Africa and jwc, with the support of UFI
Entry USD 250 (Kenyan residents and UFI members); USD 320 other delegates

Official event page and registration

Dates, venue and entry details checked against the organiser’s own website (source) on 10 November 2026. Organisers can change details, so confirm with them before you travel or pay.

The Africa Exhibition Forum 2026 runs on 4 and 5 December 2026 at Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi, with delegates arriving on 3 December. It has the support of UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry.

Day one is a conference with keynotes on global exhibition trends and the economic impact of exhibitions, a presentation on Africa’s organiser and venue landscape, and panels on market reality and what international trade shows need to succeed in Africa. Day two includes a tour of Sarit Expo Centre and workshops on the exhibition ecosystem.

Who should go: event and exhibition organisers, venue managers, convention bureaus, industry associations and event service providers. Anyone running business events in Kenya will find it relevant.

Norah Waceke

About Author

Norah Waceke is a business journalist and editor at Business Radar with more than eight years of experience covering Kenya's economy, companies and markets. She previously worked at one of Kenya's leading digital news platforms, where she reported on business, finance and current affairs. A graduate of Multimedia University of Kenya, Norah focuses on clear, accurate reporting that helps readers understand the money stories shaping their lives and businesses.

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